Day 57 - Connections

Six years ago, Peg and I went to Scotland for 3 weeks. We saw beautiful landscape, met kind and interesting people, visited enchanting castles and made memories that will last a lifetime. Peg decided she absolutely wanted a genuine wool sweater as a souvenir from the trip. Getting that sweater was quite an adventure. I'll share that story with you another time. The Celtic ring above was my chosen souvenir. I often tease Peg that I have the better souvenir because I can wear my all year round AND it doesn't make my skin itch.
Today's assignment was to take a photo of something that shows connection. The knots are connected or interlacing. They symbolize the Celtic belief in long eternal love and life. This ring is one of my cherished possessions and definitely connects me to Scotland and the many memories that were made there.

Day 182 - Here's looking at 'Ewe'

This is our 'friend' Effie. We picked her up as a souvenir when we were in Scotland. I was looking to do something a little bit different so Peg suggested I take Effie out to the garden. I managed to get her poised on top of the support for peonies. She's looking at the malva which grows like weeds by the way. There's a little bit of baby's breath in the background. It's funny how a stuffed animal can add character to a picture.

Day 71 - Reminiscing

I was working on the computer this evening and decided to take a walk down memory lane. I opened up iPhoto and started looking through photos I've taken over the last few years. I came upon this one and I was reminiscing about our trip to Scotland. It was an amazing trip. We met so many friendly people and saw so many beautiful sites. My favourite B&B was Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull. It's a castle that feels like a home and it is surrounded by land, water and livestock. Once we checked in we went for a walk in the fields and 'visited' with the sheep and the Highland Cows (pronounced Highland Coos). Amazingly enough, the cows were friendlier and much more eager to pose for pictures. The fellow below reminded Peg and I of the hair in the face style that was popular at the time. If ever you go to Scotland this place is a must.